February 18 / 14.05 Haydock

14.05

Good To Soft

Betfred Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £34170
  • 3m 0f 58y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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Betfred Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 3-1724 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with smooth handicap success at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October and was a respectable fourth in handicap at Musselburgh (3m, good) a fortnight ago; however, he may be a shade vulnerable once more.
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10th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Wakool

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Second in this race in 2022, fourth in 2023 and 12th in 2024; no win since February 2023 and generally little impact since; tried a tongue-tie latest start and now reverts to his usual cheekpieces.

33/1

10th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Wakool

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

ran in snatches, always behind

33/1

10th

1

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:25 Ayr

Wakool

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

He may have needed last month's comeback run here (soundly beaten) and he continues to drop down the weights, but for good reason; last season was disappointing in the main; needs to turn things around; a tongue-tie goes on.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: PP-461 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Won a Grade 1 novice chase in February 2020 and, following a 13-race losing sequence, he belatedly returned to winning ways when back over hurdles in a handicap at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago; could be a major player now he's back on track.
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3rd

5

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 5

17:10 Newbury

Itchy Feet

11st 12lb

J: Mr James King

T: Olly Murphy

Grade 1 winner over fences in 2020 and still smart in 2023; now has a bit to prove after finishing tailed off in two staying handicap hurdles following a year on the sidelines; not sure what to expect on this hunter chase debut but, with his CV, he's dangerous to dismiss.

3/1

6th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 2

14:30 Huntingdon

Itchy Feet

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 8th, weakening when hit 3 out, tailed off

12/1

6th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 2

14:30 Huntingdon

Itchy Feet

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 8th, weakening when hit 3 out

12/1

Form: 35-312 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Won the Becher Chase at Aintree (3m2f, good to soft) in December and, although he's inferior in this discipline, he was a good second off his lower hurdle mark at Warwick (3m1f, heavy) last month; might not be far away.
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2nd

8

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 2

13:50 Aintree

Ashtown Lad

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: David O’Meara

Following a 70-day break he exploited a much-reduced mark at Kelso (3m2f, good) three weeks ago on his fourth start for this yard; versatile ground-wise; from out of the handicap today he's running off 5lb higher than last time, in a much hotter race, but he remains very well treated on old form.

9/1

7th

10

27th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

15:07 Uttoxeter

Ashtown Lad

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: David O’Meara

Lost his way for the Skeltons and troubles have continued for his new yard; did endure a slipping saddle here last time but now into the twilight of his career.

50/1

15

29th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

14:00 Uttoxeter

Ashtown Lad

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: David O’Meara

Lost his way for the Skeltons and troubles continued when tailed off at Stratford last month; limited appeal from 9lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form: 1F3-22

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Displayed strong chase form last season and ran really well when going close back over hurdles in a handicap at Doncaster (3m, good) in December; has had wind surgery since and he's a leading contender.
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3

15th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 3

18:55 Aintree

Erne River

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Kent

Still runs well now and again but this 11yo is not as good as he was and become inconsistent.

16/1

4th

2

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Erne River

11st 8lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Ran well for a long way when fourth at Doncaster (3m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in February and remains well handicapped but this steadily regressive 11yo has become inconsistent, and others appeal more.

4/1

4th

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:05 Doncaster

Erne River

12st 1lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Kent

Winless since December 2023 and pulled up over C&D in December on sole run this term; however, he may have needed that outing and is on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; has won here three times, including in these reapplied cheekpieces, and is not ruled out; the tongue-tie is a first.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 459-61 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Course winner who landed a competitive Grade 3 handicap at Sandown (2m7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, having won the same race last year; also effective on good going and could be in the mix despite a 4lb penalty.
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6th

4

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:55 Chepstow

Green Book

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Well treated on peak efforts; achieved very little in this season's two runs since a long absence, but at least his stable looks back to form.

20/1

13th

6

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Green Book

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Well treated on best form; seemed to need the outing on return from long absence last time but eventually achieved nothing and needs to prove he retains peak ability.

25/1

4th

9

16th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:10 Cheltenham

Green Book

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Creditable fifth in the Albert Bartlett here last March; has a fine record in handicaps, making it four wins out of five completions in a useful 2m7f Sandown event in February (good to soft) but the bar is higher today and he failed to shine in a Grade 2 at Haydock last month.

28/1

Form: 3261 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Appeared to be suited by the return to better ground when winning a novice hurdle at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; has plenty to find with today's rivals and he could do with jumping more fluently, but this unexposed 6yo is just the type of stayer that Lucinda Russell excels with and it will be no surprise to see a big run.
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2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Back to form a little out of the blue to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (good) under Gregor Walkinshaw three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form (won 2024 Edinburgh National off 11lb higher) but not sure to be in the same mood again based on his recent record.

7/2

1st

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Both wins have been at Musselburgh, latest a 3m7f handicap chase in February 2024 (good to soft); struggled to win since, but is well handicapped.

20/1

9th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Inis Oirr

10st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Losing spell goes back to his success in the Edinburgh National two years ago and current mark reflects a decline in his form; not sure to repeat his autumn C&D effort (neck second).

20/1

Form: 44-163

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
also declared 3.05 Kelso yesterday
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1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Elvis Mail

12st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

12yo who lacked fluency when back over fences and was soundly beaten at Haydock in December; however, prior to that he made a fairly encouraging return from an absence over hurdles at Ayr and he's a six-time winner at Kelso; could have a part to play now back here.

13/2

5th

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Elvis Mail

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Likeable veteran whose ten wins include six at Kelso and three here; made a successful reappearance in 3m2f chase at Kelso (from Famous Bridge) last autumn; doesn't run often over hurdles these days but he has a lower mark and cannot be ruled out completely.

15/2

5th

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Elvis Mail

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Likeable veteran whose ten wins include six at Kelso and three here; made a successful reappearance in 3m2f chase at Kelso (from Famous Bridge) last autumn; doesn't run often over hurdles these days but he has a lower mark and cannot be ruled out completely.

15/2

Non-runners

Elvis Mail

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Payout
Exacta £27.70
Straight Forecast £29.00
Trifecta £133.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Itchy Feet

The Guardian:

Erne River

Telegraph:

Green Book

TOPSPEED:

Wakool

The Times:

Ashtown Lad

Daily Mail:

Erne River

The Sun:

Erne River

D Express:

Green Book

RP Ratings:

Itchy Feet

POSTDATA:

Itchy Feet

Daily Mirror:

Itchy Feet

The Star:

Itchy Feet

Daily Record:

Itchy Feet